There are 4 ways to get from Jinju to Samcheok by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Jinju Station to Dongdaegu Stationtrain
- Take the train from Dongdaegu Station to Pohong Stationtrain
- Take the train from Pohong Station to Samcheok Stationtrain
5h 29m₩26,360–113,240Bus
- Take the bus from Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminalbus
6h 20m₩40,600–56,031Drive 330.9 km
- Drive from Jinju to Samcheokcar 330.9 km
4h 50m₩70,864–102,359Bus via Daegu
- Take the bus from Jinju Express Bus Terminal to Seodaegu Express Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminalbus
8h 9m₩37,036–55,600
Jinju to Samcheok by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jinju to Samcheok is to bus via Daegu which costs ₩37,000 - ₩60,000 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Jinju to Samcheok is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs ₩70,000 - ₩110,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jinju to Samcheok. However, there are services departing from Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal and arriving at Samcheok Bus Terminal via Busan Central Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Jinju station to Samcheok station. However, there are services departing from Jinju Station and arriving at Samcheok Station via Dongdaegu Station and Pohong Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Jinju and Samcheok is 399 km. The road distance is 330.9 km.
The best way to get from Jinju to Samcheok without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs ₩26,000 - ₩120,000.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Jinju to Samcheok, including transfers.
Jinju to Samcheok bus services, operated by bus Tago, depart from Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Jinju to Samcheok train services, operated by Korail, depart from Jinju Station.
The best way to get from Jinju to Samcheok is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs ₩26,000 - ₩120,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₩40,000 - ₩60,000 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Jinju, South Korea and Samcheok, South Korea?
You can take a train from Jinju Station to Samcheok Station via Dongdaegu Station and Pohong Station in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminal via Busan Central Bus Terminal in around 6h 20m.
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- letskorail.com
Train from Jinju Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩14,500–36,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩18,000–26,000
- First Class
- ₩25,000–36,000
- Economy Class
- ₩14,500
- Non-reserved Seat
- ₩13,800
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Pohong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩11,000–19,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩11,000–15,000
- First Class
- ₩13,000–19,000
Train from Pohong Station to Samcheok Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩11,903–36,000
- Website
- https://www.letskorail.com/ebizbf/EbizbfForeign_pr16100.do?gubun=1
- Economy
- ₩18,000–26,000
- First Class
- ₩25,000–36,000
- Phone
- +82 1599 7777
- Website
- korail.com
Train from Jinju Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₩10,360–10,400
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩10,360–10,400
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Pohong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₩5,400–5,700
- Website
- https://www.korail.com/global/eng/main
- Economy Class
- ₩5,400–5,700
- Phone
- +82 1800 1472
- Website
- srail.or.kr
Train from Jinju Station to Dongdaegu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩22,000–41,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩22,000–41,000
- First Class
- ₩32,000–42,000
Train from Dongdaegu Station to Pohong Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩12,000–37,000
- Website
- https://www.srail.or.kr/main.do?language=EN
- Standard Class
- ₩12,000–37,000
- First Class
- ₩18,000–30,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 2992
- Website
- bustago.or.kr
Bus from Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal to Busan Central Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩10,600–16,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩12,000–16,000
- Premium Intercity
- ₩13,800
- General
- ₩10,600
Bus from Busan Central Bus Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩30,000–40,000
- Website
- https://www.bustago.or.kr/newweb/en/index.do
- Road
- ₩30,000–40,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 9030
- Website
- kobus.co.kr
Bus from Jinju Express Bus Terminal to Seodaegu Express Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₩8,000–16,000
- Schedules at
- kobus.co.kr
- Book at
- kobus.co.kr
- Excellent
- ₩11,000–16,000
- Economy
- ₩8,000–11,000
- Phone
- +82 1644 3070
- Website
- txbus.t-money.co.kr
Bus from Dongdaegu Terminal to Samcheok Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₩26,000–37,000
- Schedules at
- intercitybuse.tmoney.co.kr
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More Questions & Answers
Jinju to Samcheok bus services, operated by bus Tago, arrive at Busan Central Bus Terminal station.
Jinju to Samcheok train services, operated by Korail, arrive at Dongdaegu Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jinju to Samcheok is 331 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Jinju to Samcheok.
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